If you watched UFC 92 last month, you might have noticed someone new cruising around the cage. That petite brunette with the thousand-watt smile is Logan Stanton, a 20-year-old model from Niceville, Florida, who, contrary to Internet rumors, is not at all related to Arianny Celeste. She is, however, a longtime UFC fan and self-described “dork” who likes to scarf chocolate and play with beads. We gave Logan a ring before she flew off to Dublin for Saturday’s fights, and got the inside story on how she got the gig, what Octagon Girls do when they’re not on camera, and lots more…

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CAGEPOTATO.COM: So first things first — Is Logan Stanton your real name? LOGAN STANTON: Yeah. My sister named me. My parents thought I was going to be boy, and they just liked the name so well that they kept it for me. But I like it — it goes with my personality because I’m not a girly-girl, I’m kind of a tomboy.

How long have you been modeling? My mom was pushing me to do this since I was about nine, but I’d never had any real interest until I turned 18. I decided I needed to get out of Niceville and do my own thing for a bit, so I came to Miami and was picked up by an agency. I’ve been down here modeling full-time since last January, going back and forth between Miami and L.A.

UFC fans have been buzzing about you ever since you made your Octagon Girl debut last month. How did you wind up getting hired by the UFC? It was probably the most random thing that’s ever happened to me. The agency called me last month and told me to come by the office, and they were like “Have you ever heard of something called the UFC?” I said, “Are you kidding me, of course I’ve heard of it, I’ve been watching it forever.” I didn’t understand why, but the UFC wanted to meet with me, so they flew me out to Vegas, and I met with [UFC VP] Craig [Borsari] and Dana [White]. I told them, “honestly, I don’t know why I’m here — I don’t have big boobs, I’m not blonde,” and they said that’s not what they were looking for at all.

Then they explained to me what an Octagon Girl does. I’ve always watched the shows, and I’ve been dying to go to one ever since I started following it. It just sounded like a very cool opportunity. They said there was a fight [later that month], and if I was ready to go I could do that one. I needed a few days to let it sink in, so I went home for Christmas, and my friends and family got me all hyped up about it.

Is this going to be an ongoing gig, or did you only sign up for a certain amount of appearances? Hopefully ongoing. I haven’t signed anything yet, so it’s hard to say. But I guess until I trip or something I’m here to stay. [laughs]

You were in front of an audience of over 14,000 people at UFC 92, with over a million more people watching at home. How did you deal with the nerves?

I’ve never been good at getting up in front of people. When I had to give presentations at school, I was always terrified — you know, when your heart starts beating really fast and you can’t get any words out? So I was freaking out for a couple weeks leading up to the event. Then Leslie took me into the arena and I saw everything, and it wasn’t as big and scary as I thought it would be, and I somehow got over my nerves. I wasn’t nervous at all — I just had a blast with it. I was really comfortable.

Obviously, we never get to see what the Octagon Girls are doing during the fights. What do you do when you’re not holding a card? Did you and Arianny just talk the whole time, or do you just kind of sit there doing nothing? Well, me and Arianny have our seats on the side of the ring, and we talked to fans for a bit, and stopped by to see people that Arianny knew in the audience. But a lot of the time I was texting my parents and my boyfriend, and taking pictures on my phone — I know that sounds cheesy but I was really excited to see all the fighters. Other than that, we just hung out and watched the fights.

Did Arianny give you any good advice about how to handle yourself as a ring girl? She just said to be yourself, and not take anything that people say too seriously. That’s about it. I got more advice from Leslie, who walked me through everything before the event started, and told me how to hold the cards and who to watch out for — the photographers, cameramen, stepping over wires. There’s a lot of people on the side of the ring that you never see.

Are the fans respectful for the most part, or did you hear any crude comments from the guys there? They were respectful. I mean, there were a lot of cheers and people would shout out things every now and then. One guy yelled “take it off!” at one point, and I got thrown off by that, but I wasn’t offended or anything. Everyone was really nice, and after the fights I got so many e-mails supporting me and congratulating me. So, I haven’t heard anything yet that breaks my heart.

What did you do after the event was over? Were there afterparties to go to, or did you just go back to your hotel? There were afterparties — Arianny had hers, and a few of the fighters had theirs — but I went back to my hotel room. I had to be up at 3 o’clock to catch my flight the next morning, so I got like two-and-a-half, three hours of sleep. I like to go out, but I know my limitations. And I’m only 20! [laughs] So I stayed in instead of dealing with all of that. Kind of dorky.

Speaking of which, your page on UFC.com says you’re “a big dork and always have craft projects going on.” What was the last thing you made? I made a bracelet the other day. I’ve been into the whole jewelry-making thing lately. I have a lot of friends who make jewelry and are very creative, so I was inspired to try it myself. I went to this bead store nearby, bought a bunch of beads and sat here for like three or four hours in my apartment working away at it while everyone else was at the beach. But I like to have alone time, and I like to have days to myself where I can do dorky things like that. Anything that can keep me entertained.

Also, under favorite foods, it says “Chocolate!”, with an exclamation mark and everything. How deep does your obsession go? It’s actually ridiculous. I eat it as soon as I wake up in the morning. I probably have a cup of hot chocolate every night. I have chocolate ice cream in my fridge right now. My favorite thing is chocolate-covered peanuts. I actually eat around the peanut, and just eat the chocolate.

Well that’s all I have for you, Logan, so good luck on Saturday and thanks so much for talking with us. Is there anybody you want to thank or shout out before we sign off? My parents and my sister, obviously. My boyfriend, and all my friends from Niceville, Miami, and L.A. And everyone from the UFC who’s taken me on board with them!

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fap turbo expert guide- September 1, 2011 at 1:49 am

Logan Stanton love for UFC is admirable.

KillSwitch_E- December 6, 2009 at 10:15 pm

a huge step up from the ring girl that has bigger genitals than i.. *Edith*

Anonymous- April 17, 2009 at 9:47 am

nobody gives a shit about big titties in the octagon, they are looking for a classy good looking girl not some whore

Logan Stanton- February 7, 2009 at 9:28 pm

I can't believe how huge that French Canadian bitch Edith's Tits are.
When we were getting dressed in these skimpy tight ass ring girl outfits backstage and she popped open her bra and those tits jumped out it was actually frightening.
I don't think my skin would stretch that far to get a set of whoppers like that.

Anonymous- February 5, 2009 at 7:19 pm

She should be slobbering all over my giant penis right now!

gator- February 2, 2009 at 6:20 pm

I went to high school with her. She was a year behind me. Cool chick from what I remember of her although I realize I should've hung out with her more haha. Hell yeah to Niceville Florida

Fiddlesticks- January 23, 2009 at 1:18 pm

A rocket surgeon?

Logan Weapon X- January 22, 2009 at 12:17 pm

She is hawt. Arianny is hawt too. She's young she will only get more beautiful.

Krazy Kracker- January 20, 2009 at 9:26 am

Actually, I have to say my favorite part was "then they (Dana) explained to me what an Octagon Girl does"....? Don't think you have to be a rocket surgeon. I can just see Dana saying "You pick up this fucking sign and walk around that fucking octagon. Make sure you wave to the fucking camera, shake your ass when you walk back to the fucking seat and then blow some fucking kisses. It's not that fucking hard. We're here to answer one question. 'Do you want to be a fucking octagon girl?'"

Neogetter02- January 20, 2009 at 8:58 am

@Dakyn lol

Anonymous- January 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm

What's wrong with having someone that has real beauty for a change? Go Logan! Oh and she is not to skinny, she just is not a fat ass with a bunch of fake body parts.

BigMark- January 17, 2009 at 10:14 am

She is a healthy looking natural beauty, love her!

She has a great friendly smile to her also.

Thanks Dana for not putting lipstick and silicone in front of us.

Kintama Chikara- January 16, 2009 at 9:09 pm

In response to the "guys will hit anything" post. My criteria is:

"9 to 90 crippled, crazy or blind.
If ya can't walk, I'll wheel ya."

'nuff said.

Dmonicideals- January 16, 2009 at 8:29 pm

^^I'm with stupid.

God- January 16, 2009 at 3:47 pm

This is so weird, I masturbated to her birth as I watched over the heavens. While Jesus was out cruising the clouds for underage clam, I was busting a load over a crying newborn.. I love being me.

Onlooker- January 16, 2009 at 3:33 pm

Wow....what a surprise to see so many men with so much free time making pornographic comments in response to a benign interview. Even more ironic is Sneaky Pete's comments about "aiming high". I'm sure you make your parents quite proud given all your personal accomplishments in life. Aim high "Sneaky", loser.

Matt A.- January 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm

Wow I graduated Niceville High with Logan in 2006. This is so surreal seeing her on cage potato....

greenseed- January 16, 2009 at 1:18 pm

ROFL @ Ultimate Podcast

well done

greenseed- January 16, 2009 at 1:08 pm

"Also, under favorite foods, it says “Chocolate!”, with an exclamation mark and everything. How deep does your obsession go?
It’s actually ridiculous. I eat it as soon as I wake up in the morning. I probably have a cup of hot chocolate every night. I have chocolate ice cream in my fridge right now. My favorite thing is chocolate-covered peanuts. I actually eat around the peanut, and just eat the chocolate."

anyone else smell diabetes?

Jay- January 16, 2009 at 1:00 pm

She likes to play with beads? How fortunate as I seem to have some hanging oiut of my ass this very second.............fortunate

suckmycock- January 16, 2009 at 12:37 pm

yeah she's a nice addition. its good to hear that shes not a total airhead either. and i am sick an tired of that "my bloody valentine" ad popping up out of nowhere you cagepotato bastards! i am specifically not watching that movie because of how intrusive those ads are you motherfuckers!

The Ultimate Podcast- January 16, 2009 at 12:20 pm

Zuffa's newest employee-"Mo Lester" was given the Ok to hire the new ring card girl.

johnnynormal- January 16, 2009 at 12:16 pm

Gotta agree with the dude on all accounts. I'm fit, I take care of myself, my girl's gotta be the same.

Doesn't mean I like knobby knees and rib cages, which Logan doens't have, this girl has all I would ever want. Although she should take it easy on the hair straightening...

the dude- January 16, 2009 at 11:28 am

Too skiny?

WTF?

She is nice a toned.

Slim and trim.

Perfect.

Any of you that think otherwise are only indenial that no girl like her would touch you in the first place.

fuck this- January 16, 2009 at 11:17 am

Joe Logan..... a coincidence??? i think not!

sPeLLcHeCkEr- January 16, 2009 at 10:45 am

LOL And I'm soooo sure everyone here with that "I'd hit that" mentality would stand a chance at any remotely atttractive female.

Sneaky Pete- January 16, 2009 at 9:52 am

"My mom was pushing me to do this since I was about nine."

Wow, way to encourage your kids to reach for the top!

I can hear that bit of inspiring rhetoric now,

"Sugar, you're almost ten and I thought it was time you up an' aspired to be sumthin' special, sumthin' that takes advantage of your nat'ral talents. Sugar you're gonna be an MMA ring girl."

Ah, yes. Where would we be without our parents?

RED- January 16, 2009 at 9:47 am

"play with beads"

I'm not going to lie, when I read that my mind went straight to the gutter. I was thoroughly disappointed to find out that it was arts and crafts....but it went straight back to the gutter when she said she stayed inside for hours messing with them.

Ben Dover- January 16, 2009 at 9:27 am

WTF does a saline-implanted girl with no hips or ass have to do with MMA

Creamy CA Roll- January 16, 2009 at 9:14 am

@ Clozer

Gotta disagree with your second point. My ex was a 4' 10" 88 lb Filipina when I met her, and it def wasn't like your description. Btw, I got her to plump up to 102 and settle down at 95 before I was done with her

brandon- January 16, 2009 at 9:08 am

Lol @ anonymous with the "She has a boyfriend" video

Clozer- January 16, 2009 at 9:07 am

I'm sorry fellas! This one is waaaaay to skinny! If the camera makes you gain 10 pounds, put that into perspective. She needs to put the beads down, or maybe put them in :-) and pick up a cheese burger or 2. Putting the wood to skinny chicks is like pumping gristle. Like a couple of knuckles or something uncomfortable like that. NOW ARIYANY ON THE OTHER HAND.......FLAWLESS!

manutdfan- January 16, 2009 at 8:59 am

She's beautiful, not at all too thin, and preferred to any fake blonde with fake tits.

That's the view from this seat.

Farthammer- January 16, 2009 at 8:49 am

Tell the girl on the left to share some of her twinkies with the girl on the right.

shitwhistle- January 16, 2009 at 8:38 am

Pedrew, you sick bastard, the black Suburbans with tinted windows should be in your driveway any minute now.
Did you just type what I think you typed, Mr. Pedo Bear?

Perdew- January 16, 2009 at 8:27 am

dana def hand picked her from some ad and said "i feel a little pedophilic today...she will do. get her here now".

i wish i had that kind of power. the power to fuck any little kid in the world that i wanted at my request. I'm surprised dana isn't trying to get ufc events in dubai. there's plenty of infant fucking there.

Creamy CA Roll- January 16, 2009 at 7:41 am

She's 20? She looks 16 tops. And this is the look what the UFC is looking for?

She is just too skinny for me. From my experience most skinny chicks have a steady diet of coffee, cigarettes, cookies, chocolate, and cheese. Logan needs to start putting some serious meat in her mouth.

MescanJudontknow- January 16, 2009 at 7:23 am

lol

Kirky- January 16, 2009 at 6:59 am

"Are you kidding me, of course I’ve heard of it, I’ve been watching it forever"

i smell shite tbh

machete for hands- January 16, 2009 at 6:47 am

yum she looks Delicious

Dakyn- January 16, 2009 at 6:44 am

I think it's funny when people say "I'd hit that". I mean, realistically, unless its completely fucking hideous, or so dead that it's cold what wouldn't most guys hit?

3 Golden Rules:
ALWAYS been female
Under 65
Still Warm

So long as it meets the criteria its worth a go imo.

mayhem420- January 16, 2009 at 6:37 am

Nice but a little to thin for my tastes... I like my women to have a little extra padding... The bigger the cusion the better the pushin....
Still I wouldnt kick her outta bed....

Senor Tampon- January 16, 2009 at 6:25 am

ahhhh shit i just read the last part.....she has a boyfriend!!!!!

DANA FUCKING FIRED THE SLUT BAG!!!

Senor Tampon- January 16, 2009 at 6:13 am

"My favorite thing is chocolate-covered peanuts. I actually eat around the peanut, and just eat the chocolate."

I LOVE YOU!!

Joe Da Man- January 16, 2009 at 6:09 am

"I don’t have big boobs, I’m not blonde,” and they said that’s not what they were looking for at all

"My favorite thing is chocolate-covered peanuts. I actually eat around the peanut, and just eat the chocolate...."

Uhhh.... that's why they make plain chocolate bars. Her aversion to putting nuts in her mouth is troubling. I'm afraid I won't be able to return her phone calls, so stop it Logan. You're starting to look desperate.